Finance Assistant

Wales Medicines Strategy Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000

Job description

Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales

Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

We have a number of exciting opportunities to join our Finance and Performance Division of the Operations and Finance Directorate. Our team is committed to living the values of Public Health Wales and proud of the work that we do.

If you are enthusiastic about a future in finance and performance, then one of these exciting roles could be for you. We would welcome a call to discuss any queries you may have and can arrange for a visit to meet the team if it would help with your decision on applying.

The current opportunities on offer that you will see on our careers page are:

Finance Assistant

We strive to deliver work to an exceptionally high standard and draw on best practice and innovation. We are seeking to create a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy culture where our team are supported to develop and thrive. We are committed to creating and nurturing a positive, flexible and sustainable work environment.

This role encompasses Agile Working, with the office base being Capital Quarter 2 in Cardiff. There may also be a need to travel to other Public Health Wales sites on occasions.

Main duties of the job

If successful, you will be responsible for the preparation of accurate monthly financial management reports in accordance with the reporting timetable, supporting the development and continuous improvement of the work of the financial management team through the review and streamlining of current processes and providing a range of financial management support and advice as required.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their skills and knowledge to further develop a career within Finance. We actively support personal and professional development and will work with the successful candidate to produce a personal development plan.

Working for our organisation

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSE's (inc Maths)
• AAT / NVQ Lvl 4 / Higher National Cert / NEBS Lvl 3 / Willing to study AAT

Experience

• Experience working in financial environment
• Experience working in the NHS

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Numerate & IT literate
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Methodical & organised approach to work
• Ability to use MS Word & Access
• Familiar with Oracle financial system
• Awareness of NHS Financial issues

Public Health Wales reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.

Priority is given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

If you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.

If you are successful and shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by email using the address with which you registered. Please ensure you check your email account regularly.

We are committed to fair, transparent recruitment and believe in equality of opportunity in our workplace and will not tolerate discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, religion or belief, race or nationality, marriage or civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs – or on any other grounds. We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.

In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy. An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonable service and/or equivalent, relevant experience.